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It’s the newest psychological buzzword and stats show over half of UK women have experienced it. But what is imposter syndrome and how can we manage it? Our deep-dive explains all…
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Anatomy of imposter syndrome: What it is and how to handle it
The Ripple Effect hosted by AJ Odudu
From the gender pay gap to workplace bias and financial pressures, young women are dealing with a number of life-impacting factors that can make it hard for them to feel empowered, make progress, and fulfil their potential.
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Ellie Austin-Williams
“Having knowledge about money empowers you in all areas of your life”
Finance coach and podcaster Ellie Austin-Williams explores how money can give us freedom and simple, effective ways to have a good relationship with yours
Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE
To help, we’ve partnered with Galaxy, Young Women’s Trust and a squad of bold, inspiring women – including presenter AJ Odudu, former England cricketer and sports commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE, finance coach and podcaster Ellie-Austin Williams and scientist and STEM campaigner Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE – to open up about these topics and share personal stories and practical advice.
From compelling video interviews to tip-packed toolkits, expert-led deep-dives and the latest stats and research, we have all the information, insight and inspiration needed to tackle these issues and help everyone – women, their families and communities – truly thrive.
Whatever your feelings around money, there’s no doubt that it gives us more choices in life. Here we explore why it’s key to female empowerment, barriers and boundaries plus simple ways to gain control.
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Former England cricketer and sports commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE shares her experiences with imposter syndrome from an early age and what it’s taught her about self-belief
“Anyone can suffer from imposter syndrome – we need to understand it’s just part of who we are”
Commentator Ebony-Rainford Brent's stellar cricket career included Women's World Cup, World Twenty20 and Ashes wins. Here she shares her incredible achievements, her struggles with self-doubt and why acceptance is key
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“Money is complex and emotional – that’s why we need to open up and talk about it”
Frustrated with reductive and irrelevant advice, Ellie Aust set up her hugely popular finance channel to help young people manage their money. Here she shares her story and why we need to talk about money
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“If we only have half of society sitting at the decision-making table, we’re not doing it properly”
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE shares her awe-inspiring journey from curious child to the head of the British Science Association, and why it’s vital for everyone that women shape technology
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From financial security to imposter syndrome and workplace stereotypes, we explore key issues affecting young women and effective ways to tackle them
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Our interviewees share their powerful back stories, practical life lessons and their hopes for young women in the future
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Our squad of successful, influential women share their expert, experience-honed advice to help young women thrive
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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE shares how to smash stereotypes from upping visibility to using your influence
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Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on tackling imposter syndrome, from sourcing supporters to ditching perfectionism
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Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on tackling imposter syndrome, from finding supporters to ditching perfectionism
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Whatever your feelings around money, there’s no doubt that it gives us more choices in life. Here we explore why it’s key to female empowerment, the barriers and boundaries that need to be overcome, plus simple ways to gain control
Finance is a feminist issue – the income gap and how to tackle it
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Celebrities from sports stars to presenters are opening up about it, while new research reveals it affects over half of UK women. But what is imposter syndrome, and how can you manage it? Our deep-dive reveals all...
Anatomy of imposter syndrome: what it is and how to handle it
The Power-up Series
From financial security to imposter syndrome and workplace stereotypes, we explore key issues affecting young women and effective ways to tackle them
The Ripple Effect hosted by AJ Odudu
In our exclusive video series, presenter AJ Odudu interviews incredible women about their life and career journeys, the people that supported them and their learnings along the way
“Find someone who you trust who believes in you and your capabilities – test the waters, open up and begin to build that relationship.”
Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE
"Silence only exacerbates that feeling of not being enough, or not having worked enough – it's vital that we find ways to open up with others.”
Ellie Austin-Williams
“We can all use our sphere of agency. You’re in control of your own power and skillset, so you can make change and make it for others.”
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE
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“Anyone can suffer from imposter syndrome – we need to understand it’s just part of who we are”
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“Money is complex and emotional – that’s why we need to open up and talk about it”
The Ripple Effect In-depth
Our interviewees share their powerful back stories, practical life lessons and their hopes for young women in the future
Frustrated with irrelevant advice, finance coach Ellie Austin-Williams set up channel This Girl Talks Money to help young people manage theirs. Here she shares her story and why sussing our money mindset is so important
Commentator Ebony-Rainford Brent MBE’s stellar cricket career included Women’s World Cup and Ashes wins. Here she shares her incredible achievements, struggles with self-doubt and why acceptance is key
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